171 Silver Lake Rd · New York, NY 10301

$699,999

6 bd · 3.0 ba · 1,260 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 191 Days on market

Built 1931 2,400 sqft lot

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• Cash flow +18.5/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• DSCR +5.8/10.0
• Schools +5.0/10.0
• 1% rule +4.2/10.0
• Rent growth +4.0/5.0
• Livability +3.8/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 2 units. confirmed

Listing remarks

Investment Opportunity in Silver Lake – Two-Family with Rental Income (Sold As-Is) Located on Silver Lake Road, this semi-attached two-family property offers great potential for investors or buyers looking to generate rental income. The lot spans 2,400 sq. ft. , with a building footprint of 17 ft x 37 ft. A built-in garage and one-car carport provide convenient parking options. The primary unit is a spacious 4-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment currently rented for $2,500. On the upper level, one rented studio generating $1,300 per month. The property is being sold as-is and requires significant work, making it a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to invest in updates and care. Wit

Key facts

• Built-in garage
• Two-family property
• 2,400 sq ft lot

Tags

• TWO-FAMILY PROPERTY
• RENTAL INCOME POTENTIAL
• BUILT-IN GARAGE
• DESIRABLE SILVER LAKE AREA

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2 × 3-bed/1.5-bath units multifamily listed at $700k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $663 ($8k/yr) — positive. Per door: $331/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $647k (7.6% below list).
• Recommended offer: $616k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 7.4% vs local median 2.6% in New York — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 75/100 on livability (#268 in NY, #4,188 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, health & safety A; Watch: crime F, cost of living F.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.1%/yr); 265 active listings in the ZIP; solid renter incomes; 480 units permitted in Richmond County in 2024 (22 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $6,466/mo this rent would consume 91% of the median local household income ($86k/yr) (locally 2008% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $5k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $21k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Richmond County population projected to shrink 5% by 2050 — rents likely to lag national; underwrite the cash flow, not the appreciation.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 191 days — a 12% lower offer ($616k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 4 sale attempts since 20y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
• Current owner paid $170k; list at $700k implies a 312% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1931 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 60% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $615,999 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 191 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
3. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
4. Built in 1931 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
7. Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
8. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
9. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
10. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
11. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 0.92% ✗
• Cap rate: 7.43%
• Cash-on-cash: 4.06%
• DSCR: 1.18
• GRM: 9.0

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 6.07% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -6.8%
• Equity multiple: 0.74×
• Total profit: $-50,777
• Equity at exit: $104,372

10-year hold

• IRR: 6.0%
• Equity multiple: 1.51×
• Total profit: $99,532
• Equity at exit: $60,523

Cash invested: $196,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (CITY): 0 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
• State New York: 15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+10
• County: — inherits STATE
• City New York: 0 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+34

Rent Stabilization Code; HSTPA; 6+ months in housing court.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 10301

• Rents YoY: 6.1%
• Active inventory: 265
• Price-to-rent: 18.0×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $6,466 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$3,671
• Tax from tax record: −$483 /mo · $5,794/yr
• Insurance: −$292
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$1,358
• Net cashflow: $663

Break-even live

Break-even rent $5,627

Max offer price $699,999

Occupancy floor 85%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $1,059	-5% $861	+0% $663	+5% $465	+10% $266
Rent	-10% $152	-5% $407	+0% $663	+5% $918	+10% $1,174
Rate	-1.0pp $1,015	-0.5pp $841	base $663	+0.5pp $481	+1.0pp $297

2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 2× units	3	1.5	$6,466
Total (2 units)			$6,466

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $175,000
• Closing costs: $21,000
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 9 events

1. 2025-05-21
   historical
2. 2025-04-30
   status Pending
3. 2024-10-23
   listed $699,999 Active
4. 2024-10-21
   listed $699,999 Active
5. 2016-02-17
   historical
6. 2008-04-09
   historical
7. 2007-12-17
   listed $579,000
8. 2006-09-18
   listed $589,000
9. 1993-12-29
   soldstatus $170,000

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast NY · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $5,794 · $483/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $8,812 · $734/mo
• Expected delta: +$3,018/yr (+$251/mo · 52.1%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥98°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 60% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 5 unhealthy d/yr today · 7 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $77,592
• − Mortgage interest: −$39,211
• − Property taxes: −$5,794
• − Insurance: −$3,500
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$6,207
• − Management: −$6,207
• − Depreciation: −$20,364
• Taxable loss: −$3,691
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$886
• After-tax cash flow: $8,839/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

No district data.

Livability — New York

• Score: 75/100
• State rank: #268
• US rank: #4188

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living F Crime F Employment A- Housing C+ Health & safety A User ratings A

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: New York, NY
• County: Richmond County · 404,174 people
• City population: 7,731,280
• Metro: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
• Population (ZIP): 41,052
• Household income: $85,609
• Rent vs Own: 54.2% rent · 45.8% own
• Severe rent burden: 2008.0

Population outlook (Richmond County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 482,784 people
• By 2030: 481,831 · -0.2%
• By 2040: 473,159 · -2.0%
• By 2050: 457,242 · -5.3%
• By 2075: 408,029 · -15.5%
• By 2100: 341,459 · -29.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.72)
• Race & ethnicity: White 37% Hispanic / Latino 29% Black 23% Two or more races 16% Asian 7%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 5% Puerto Rican 10% Cuban 2% Dominican 6%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 3% Scotch-Irish 2% Italian 1%
• Foreign-born: 22% · Canada, China, Jamaica
• Languages at home: 68% English-only · Spanish 16% Other Indo-European 5% Russian/Polish/Slavic 3%

Political lean MEDSL · Richmond

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+29.8) · D 35.1% · R 64.9%
• 2008→2024 swing: -25.7pp toward R · 2008: -4.0pp · 2024: -29.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+29.8 2020: R+14.9 2016: R+16.8 2012: D+0.8 2008: R+4.0

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -407.37%
• Current HPI: 319.0616
• Rent YoY: ▲ 6.07%
• Metro: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.60%
• F500 in state: 92

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NY)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Financial Services	10	$950B
▸Consumer Goods	9	$162B
▸Insurance	4	$225B
▸Telecommunications	2	$144B
▸Pharmaceuticals	2	$112B
▸Media / Entertainment	2	$69B

Price history

+311.8% since first listed

9 events — show timeline

• 2025-05-21 Listing Removed — SIBORMLS
• 2025-04-30 Pending — BNYMLS
• 2024-10-23 Listed $699,999 SIBORMLS
• 2024-10-21 Listed $699,999 BNYMLS
• 2016-02-17 Listing Removed — SIBORMLS
• 2008-04-09 Listing Removed — SIBORMLS
• 2007-12-17 Listed $579,000 SIBORMLS
• 2006-09-18 Listed $589,000 SIBORMLS
• 1993-12-29 Sold (Public Records) $170,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+4.5%/yr

Latest (2025): $5,794 · +6.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.